March for Babies


 

San Diego

Raised to date
$280,772
Our goal $280,000
 
Balboa Park
699 El Prado , San Diego, CA 92101
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM
 
Date: May 18, 2024
Event Time: 08:00 AM
Registration Time: 7:15AM
Location:
699 El Prado , San Diego, CA 92101
Balboa Park

Important Update

Our March for Babies celebration is still on, but it looks a little different! We are rapidly preparing for a new, virtualized event that will be fun and engaging for everyone. This change in format aligns with the newly released CDC guidance for large events, to help ensure the safety and health of our participants. More details on our new format to come soon!

 
 
 
 
About March for Babies

Together, we will continue to fight that everyone is born healthy regardless of wealth, race or geography, but we can’t do it alone. We need you! Start by registering today and walk with us on May 18th! Our March for Babies is a time to honor motherhood, babies, while the San Diego community comes together to share their expereinces are stories while raising critical funds to help every family. 

If you have any questions about joining our event, creating a fundraising team, sponsoring our event, or would like more information, please contact Heidi Lang, 858.300.6401 or [email protected]

You can visit our Facebook page or website to learn more about San Diego March of Dimes.

About the local event

Special Thanks to our Photographer: Emily Sullivan! Insta:@photobyemilyrosesd Website: photobyemilyrose.com 

I need help fundraising or have additional questions about the event, who can I reach out to? 
Please reach out to your staff partner, Heidi Lang: [email protected] or 858.300.6401. 

When should I arrive? 
We recommend arriving at 7:15 a.m. for registration and to allow yourself time to park, check in, listen to the program emceed by Dorothy Tran, Radio Personality,  KyXy Radio 96.5 FM starting at 8:15 a.m., participate in the Super Hero sprint at 8:45 a.m., and line up at the start line at 9 a.m. to March for Babies. The actual walk is about 1.5 miles starting from El Prado & 6th, walking over the bridge, to the water fountain and back. 

The SDSU Cheerleaders will be at the Start/Finish line cheering you on!

Are there activities for kids?
The event is fun for the whole family, but your little one can participate in the March for Babies Super Hero Sprint – they’ll even get a Super Hero cape (while supplies last.) There will also be yard games, rock painting, and stroller decorating.

There will be a surprise appearance from ELSA immediately following the walk! 

Is parking available?
Parking is available around Balboa Park. El Prado, Village Pl., and Balboa Dr will be closed off for our guests to park.  We encourage you to arrive early to find ample time to park and get to our walk site.

 

Event progress* $280,772 RAISED (As of Thursday, Nov 28, 2024)

Raised: $280,772

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Seth Belitsky
$45,502
2
Juline Novotny
$17,562
3
Steve Van Dyke
$15,075
4
Nathan Long
$13,108
5
Chris Delgado
$13,059
Top family teams
 
1
Team Roo
$9,572
2
March for Leo
$2,501
3
Garman Gang
$1,803
4
Vis Family Team
$1,336
5
Food Maniacs
$1,103
Company, School & Org
 
1
MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES SAN DIEGO
$155,420
2
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - CA
$6,705
3
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - CA
$5,437
4
SIGMA GAMMA RHO - CA
$4,245
5
WSGR
$2,891
 
 
*The total amount displayed reflects the amount on the team or personal fundraising progress bar. If the progress bar is not displayed on the team or personal page, the team/person won't be displayed on the leaderboard. Leaderboard totals reflect cash and checks marked "received" on the online sponsor form as well as credit card and PayPal donations. Team captains can enter as cash and mark "received" any money raised through promotions, such as bake sales and casual days and any sponsorship money paid to the March of Dimes, on their team's online form. Record all donations on your online sponsor form before you turn in cash and checks to the March of Dimes!
 
 
RESOURCES
2024 March for Babies event flyer
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2024 Loyalty and Recognition items
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How your donation makes an impact
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Thermometer goal poster
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